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Participation in High School Athletics Has Long-lasting Benefits

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 …

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Addressing Mental-health Issues in Student-Athletes

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we serve 19,500 …

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Appropriate Medical Care Standards for High School Athletes

WEBIn 2001, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), in cooperation with 16 other medical associations and sports governing bodies, including the National …

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Learning Center Delivers 11 Millionth Course; Launches Pivotal

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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Challenges of Mental-health Issues in High School Athletics

WEBEditor’s Note: This is the first in a series of two articles addressing the challenges of mental-health issues in high school athletics. This article presents an …

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Medical Time-Out Helps to be Aware, Prepared and Educated

WEBJim Kyle, M.D, and Greg Elkins, M.D. Jim Kyle, MD, is the executive director of The Kyle Group in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Dr. Kyle is the Region 1 Medical Director …

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Athletics Eligibility and Medical Vaccinations

WEBTrends Regarding Medical Vaccinations. Although immunization laws in all 50 states require vaccinations as a condition of attending school both to protect …

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Development of the Sports Medicine Team

WEBIn today’s secondary school athletic department, it is extremely important to have a team approach to athletic health care. It takes a team of physicians, athletic trainers, school …

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Sports Medicine Course Guidelines – Great Opportunity for …

WEBSports medicine class offerings have been around in high schools in a variety of formats for many years. Traditionally, this class is created by a certified/licensed athletic trainer …

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Sports Medicine and Medical Related Organizations

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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Revised “Fundamentals of Coaching” Course Now Available on

WEBThe National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is continuing its commitment to coaches education with a revision to the flagship …

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The Opioid Epidemic and High School Sports: Why it Matters

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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Sickle Cell Trait – Why the Concern in High School Sports

WEBThe NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within our 51 member state associations, we …

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Cardiopulmonary Considerations for High School Student …

WEBDrezner et al. Mon • Mon 2022 2 While many classifications of COVID-19 illness severity have emerged, we used the definitions for mild, moderate, and cardiopulmonary …

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Athlete Mental Health

WEBSupport mental wellness education. Avoid negative words around mental health. Crazy, nuts, psycho, etc. Use “people first” communication. Emphasize appropriate sleep/rest. …

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Mental Health in the High School Athlete

WEBBullying or Hazing. An observed or perceived power imbalance. For athletes this may present as: loss of focus, playing tentatively, anxiety, dropping out. Hazing is just as …

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SPORTS HYGIENE, SKIN …

WEBUniversal Hygiene Protocol for All Sports: Shower immediately after every competition and practice. Wash all workout clothing after each practice. Wash personal gear (knee pads …

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SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF …

WEB4 Rest The first step in recovering from a concussion is rest. Rest is essential to help the brain heal. Athletes with a concussion need rest from physical and mental activities that …

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